UCF Celebrates the Arts: National Young Composers Challenge

Next date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

The top young composers in the country converge in Orlando to hear their winning compositions performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Christopher Wilkins. The National Young Composers Challenge Composium is part concert, part masterclass, and guaranteed to be thrilling from start to finish.

Doors will be kept open during the event so that patrons can come to be inspired by their favorite young composer or stay for this entire amazing event. After the performance, everyone is invited to share refreshments and mingle with musicians, judges, the composers and their families, and of course Maestro Wilkins.

For detailed information about the NYCC, including a list of the winners, visit YoungComposersChallenge.org.

Presented annually as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts, this event is a partnership with the National Young Composers Challenge, University of Central Florida, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.

Generously supported by the Goldman Charitable Foundation

When

Location

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue,  32801  View Map

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445 S. Magnolia Avenue ,  32801

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall

445 S. Magnolia Avenue ,  32801

UCF Celebrates the Arts: National Young Composers Challenge